• B.Sai Bhavana
• B.Swapna
• S.Sooshma
• B.Sujatha

The exponential growth of smartphone technology and social media platforms has fundamentally transformed the educational landscape, presenting significant challenges to academic institutions and student learning outcomes. This descriptive study examines the multifaceted relationship between smartphone dependency, digital disruption, and academic performance among undergraduate students in higher education institutions. Through a structured survey approach combining behavioral analysis and psychological assessment, this research investigates how excessive smartphone usage manifests in educational settings and its consequential impact on students' concentration, learning behaviors, and overall academic engagement. The phenomenon of smartphone overuse among college students has emerged as a pressing concern, with students dedicating substantial daily hours to their devices, significantly impacting cognitive resources and attention span during academic activities. Social media platforms have become primary sources of distraction, creating persistent states of divided attention that undermine traditional learning approaches. This study examines how excessive smartphone usage correlates with decreased academic performance, reduced classroom participation, and impaired information retention capabilities among undergraduate learners. The research explores psychological mechanisms underlying digital addiction, including dopamine reward systems, fear of missing out (FOMO), and compulsive checking behaviors. The investigation also examines students' awareness of their digital habits and their willingness to adopt corrective measures. While digital disruption presents considerable challenges, the study reveals that students demonstrate awareness of these issues and express readiness to implement behavioral changes, particularly through reduced screen time and participation in institutional support programs.

Keywords: Smartphone overuse, digital disruption, academic performance, undergraduate students, social media addiction, classroom engagement, attention span, behavioral patterns, psychological dependency, digital wellness

"A STUDY ON EVALUATING THE INFLUENCE OF SMARTPHONE OVERUSE AND DIGITAL DISRUPTION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no.a714-a719, December-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512095.pdf

"A STUDY ON EVALUATING THE INFLUENCE OF SMARTPHONE OVERUSE AND DIGITAL DISRUPTION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no. ppa714-a719, December-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512095.pdf